Terms of Service

1. What fdsrch Is

fdsrch is a food search tool that helps you find foods based on your personal preferences. We provide:

• A searchable database of food products with ingredient and nutrition information
• Tools to highlight ingredients you care about
• Filters to exclude foods containing ingredients you prefer to avoid
• The ability to save your preferences for convenient searching

We are an information service for people who want to make informed food choices based on their personal wellness goals and preferences.

2. What fdsrch Is Not

fdsrch is not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or healthcare service. Specifically:

• We do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition
• We do not provide medical advice or professional dietary counseling
• We are not a substitute for consultation with qualified healthcare providers
• We do not make recommendations about what you should or should not eat
• We do not verify or guarantee the safety of any food for your individual circumstances

The information we provide reflects your stated preferences. You decide what matters to you, and we help you find it.

3. Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying product information by reading actual product labels before purchase or consumption
• Consulting with healthcare providers about dietary needs related to medical conditions
• Making your own informed decisions about what foods are right for you
• Keeping your preference settings accurate and up to date

Our database is updated regularly, but product formulations change. Always check the physical product label for the most current information, especially for allergens.

4. Information Accuracy

We source our data from FDA FoodData Central and other public databases. While we strive for accuracy, we provide information on a best-effort basis and:

• Do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
• Cannot verify that database information matches current product formulations
• May have delays between product changes and database updates
• Rely on third-party data sources that may contain errors

5. Allergen Information

While fdsrch can help you identify products that may contain allergens you want to avoid, this feature is provided as a convenience only.

For life-threatening allergies: Always read the actual product label. Our database may not reflect cross-contamination warnings, facility information, or recent formula changes. Never rely solely on fdsrch for allergen avoidance decisions.

6. Account and Data

If you create an account:

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials
• Your saved preferences and favorites are stored to provide personalized search results
• You may delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, fdsrch and Enthropic Data LLC shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on information provided through our service
• Inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in our database
• Decisions you make based on information from our service
• Any adverse reactions to foods, regardless of whether they were searched on our platform

You use fdsrch at your own risk and agree to hold us harmless from any claims related to your food choices.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of fdsrch after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us.